14ers.com • Peak Condition Update

Peak:	Horseshoe Mountain (13er)
Route:	East Slopes
Range:	Mosquito
Posted By:	E_A_Marcus_949
Date of Info:	06/05/2020
Date Posted:	06/05/2020

Details
Can park almost to the parking area indicated on the route description. One snow bank blocking it about 300yd down, so it's not too far. Veer off the first old 4WD road on your initial ascent (hikers right) rather than following the route description road straight - the road in the route description is filled with snow. They'll meet up and you can continue on the standard route up. A couple of small snowfields to cross once you're higher up - easily in the morning though on the descent expect some solid deep postholing. I wouldn't worry about it too much, they can be avoided with minimal harm or carefully crossed. Otherwise, all summer conditions up to the summit. Peerless holds snow but can summit without any snow on the trail.

Details

Can park almost to the parking area indicated on the route description. One snow bank blocking it about 300yd down, so it's not too far. Veer off the first old 4WD road on your initial ascent (hikers right) rather than following the route description road straight - the road in the route description is filled with snow. They'll meet up and you can continue on the standard route up. A couple of small snowfields to cross once you're higher up - easily in the morning though on the descent expect some solid deep postholing. I wouldn't worry about it too much, they can be avoided with minimal harm or carefully crossed. Otherwise, all summer conditions up to the summit. Peerless holds snow but can summit without any snow on the trail.

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